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    Data book: Any glaring omissions?

    Re: Data book: Any glaring omissions? Next is a blank data sheet and one for a square steel plate I have: Finally a check zero data sheet, a load development data sheet, a chrono log and a range card.
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    Data book: Any glaring omissions?

    First, thanks to everyone who gave their opinion in my other thread about data books. As a result of that thread I've decided on a more methodical approach to recording my shooting data by using a data book. As I am not a sniper or LEO, and at present don't shoot in any long range tactical...
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    What's the best .308 for a decent budget?

    Re: What's the best .308 for a decent budget? Being a very satisfied Howa owner, you can guess my answer! Mine as a Houge stock and while not ideal, it still shoots and honest average 1/2 MOA with loads it likes...If I were buying again, I'd probably go for the heavy barrelled version....
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    190 grn Berger and RL-17???

    Re: 190 grn Berger and RL-17??? Thanks for that... I may well go upto the the 210 AMAX, but I have a box of 190grn Bergers so I thought I'd give them a go... I'm hoping that they will function through the magazine better without eating into the case capacity of my Lapua brass which has been...
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    190 grn Berger and RL-17???

    Gents, Can anybody recommend a starting and max loads for the 190grn VLD Berger and RL17 for use in a .308win? Thanks in advance, Regards, Peter
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    British sniper breaks Rob Furlong's record

    Re: British sniper breaks Rob Furlong's record In mentioned in the London Times article that the driver of his vehicle was acting as spotter. Any ideas how a GPS would be used to range the spot prior to the shot? I can understand how it would be used after the shot to confirm an estimated...
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    British sniper breaks Rob Furlong's record

    Re: British sniper breaks Rob Furlong's record Very often, the soldiers over there are far more accrate with their shooting than the Press are with their stories. While I have no doubt the incident happened, I would be very interested to read other accounts. There are a couple of military...
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    Data Books: How Important?

    Re: Data Books: How Important? Again, thanks for the insights Gents... I am definately going to start recording more data and see what results it yields. I've down loaded a few sample pages off the Net and I think they will give me the basis for what I want and what I don't. I will probably...
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    Bushnell HD 165 Lumen Handheld Flashlight

    Re: Bushnell HD 165 Lumen Handheld Flashlight Thanks for the review, its very interesting indeed.....Any idea what the battery life is? Also approx cost?
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    A Soldier I knew died

    Re: A Soldier I knew died Rest In Peace Soldier, your service will not be forgotten....
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    Data Books: How Important?

    Re: Data Books: How Important? Thanks for the input gents... It looks like I am part way there as I am already collect some of the data in my reloading records, plus I keep confirmation zero targets as part of the qualification process for the hunting club I'm in. Ready made databooks are...
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    Data Books: How Important?

    Like many people on the site, I am purely a recreational shooter/hunter. I am wondering for folks like myself, just how important/ relevant keeping a data book is, and who keeps one and who doesn't bother? For those that do use them, with most of the databooks being aimed the needs of the...
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    CED M2 Bag ?

    Re: CED M2 Bag ? I'm only using the basic screens which don't need the power pack, but I use the standard $5 "walley world" type plastic box shown below: It holds everything including the tripod.
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    Target backers

    Re: Target backers Somebody was telling me the other day they were using scrap conveyor belt material. If you know anyone who works at an airport, the "rubber" material from the luggage conveyors gets replaced fairly frequently, and they are usually glad for somebody to take it away...
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    Rifle Scopes New Nikon EDG spotting scope

    Re: New Nikon EDG spotting scope CDS7221, Get Nikon to introduce a reticule eyepiece that will fit their range of spotters and it will fly out of the door. Not sure why the likes of Nikon and Pentax haven't done this already.. Regards, Peter
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    New steel target (pics!) A couple questions...

    Re: New steel target (pics!) A couple questions... <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gugubica</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you find yourself down around the lake, bring some steel angle iron, rebar, pipe, etc and we can weld up a stand...
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    Steel Targets (CA) Question.

    Re: Steel Targets (CA) Question. How big a target? I thought you guys had a flat rate postage service for parcels of a cetain size? Your postman might hate you, but that would seem to be the best way to ship smaller targets. Regards, Peter
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    Who knows what "Semper Fi" means?

    Re: Who knows what "Semper Fi" means? How about Ich Dien?
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    BDS Steel Targets, & cheap hanging solution..?

    Re: BDS Steel Targets, & cheap hanging solution..? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bobcape</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <span style="font-size: 11pt">Excellent idea! I have been breaking chains...
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    Bombproof watch straps/bands ?

    Re: Bombproof watch straps/bands ? This thread might be helpful for changing the strap on the X-lander
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